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Unclaimed Property Relating to Museum and Military Property
The New York State Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds maintains a list of certain properties that have been left in museums, historical societies, zoologic
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/reporters/pdf/museum-and-military-property.pdfOversight of School Fire Safety Compliance (Follow-Up) (2017-F-22)
To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our original report, Oversight of School Fire Safety Compliance (2015-S-86).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-17f22.pdfOversight of School Fire Safety Compliance (Follow-Up) (2017-F-22) 30-Day Response
To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our original report, Oversight of School Fire Safety Compliance (2015-S-86).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-17f22-response.pdfExamination of Travel Expenses
This is a continuation of our examination detailed in Report 2015-BSE1-04, which outlined our findings regarding travel expenses incurred by a Department employ
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/bse-2018-07-26.pdfExamination of Unemployment Insurance Willful Overpayments
The objective of our examination was to determine whether NYDOL properly assessed penalties in accordance with Federal and State law for unemployment insurance
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/bse-2018-09-25.pdfComptroller’s Fiscal Update: Tax Collections Through the Third Quarter, January 2014
Ttax collections through the third quarter were $534 million lower than projected in the most recent update to the Enacted Budget Financial Plan.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-update-3rd-quarter-2013-14.pdfReview of the Financial Plan of the City of New York - March 2009
Just a few years ago, New York City posted record budget surpluses, but now the City is facing its greatest fiscal challenge in decades.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-9-2009.pdfAudit Findings: Improvements Needed to Mitchell-Lama Program
The Office of the NYS Comptroller found 2.9 million New York households-38.9 percent-were housing cost-burdened in 2022, the highest rate among states.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/improvements-needed-to-mitchell-lama-program.pdfCity of Mechanicville – Procurement (2025M-60)
Did City of Mechanicville (City) officials procure goods and services in accordance with the City’s procurement policy, statutory requirements and good business practices?
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2026/pdf/mechanicville-city-2025-60.pdfMTA Weekend Ridership Trends
The COVID-19 pandemic caused steep drops in ridership at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), a trend experienced by transit systems across the country.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-2-2027.pdfUpdate Home, Check or Mailing Address
Each time you make a change to your information in NYS Payroll Online (NYSPO), an email will be sent notifying you of the change.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll/pdf/update-home-check-mailing-address.pdfAnnual Update: Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Debt Profile
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has made notable progress in advancing its capital programs this year amid lingering federal uncertainty over available funds.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-3-2027.pdfTotalEnergies Offshore Wind Letter
As Trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), one of the largest public pension funds in the United States, which holds and invests the assets of the New York State and Local Retirement System on behalf of its 1.2 million members, retirees, and beneficiaries, and as an investor in
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/pdf/totalenergies-offshore-wind-letter-050626.pdfDiNapoli: Bedford-Stuyvesant is on the Rise
… has experienced strong population, business and job growth in recent years, according to a report released today by … Member Robert Cornegy . "The economic growth highlighted in this snapshot shows that our long-term vision for a … to10 years and I am encouraged by the progress evident in this report. There remains work to be done to address …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-bedford-stuyvesant-riseComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… the year ended Dec. 31, 2013, auditors identified $6,634 in costs charged to special education programs that did not … Auditors also questioned the appropriateness of $1,544 in costs for consultant services that did not comply with … Bail Funds (Follow-up) (2015-F-16) An initial audit issued in April 2014, determined that NYC Department of Finance’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsDiNapoli: New York State Gets 91 Cents for Every Dollar Sent to Washington
… sends to Washington D.C., it receives about 91 cents back in federal spending – compared to a national average of … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. New York ranked 46th in the nation in its balance of payments between the amount it generated in … sends to Washington DC it receives about 91 cents back in federal spending compared to a national average of nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-new-york-state-gets-91-cents-every-dollar-sent-washingtonComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Uncollected Penalties (2015-F-8) An initial report issued in July 2013 found that outstanding penalties routinely had … and there was a lack of communication and information flow in the department. In a follow-up, auditors found department officials have made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0Opinion 88-32
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. TOWN BOARD -- Powers and Duties (authority to … A town board may determine to place an advertisement in a newspaper for the purpose of informing the public of the … it is a proper town expense to publish an advertisement in a local newspaper stating the name, phone number, address …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-32Opinion 88-26
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- Permissible Uses … State so long as the town retains an ownership interest in the building during the term of the bonds. You ask whether … a building for State Police use on State land located in the town and finance the cost by the issuance of town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-26Opinion 89-57
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL COOPERATION -- Capital Improvements … Opns St Comp No. 71-76, unreported is superseded. This is in reply to your letter asking whether a village, without competitive bidding, may contract with the town in which the village is located for the town to repair and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-57